Experience South India - Kerala
Experience Kerala, South India in Winter
for 10 days/ 9 nights
Kerala is a state of India on the tropical Malabar Coast. It has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home among others, to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.
Take some time out and find what fuels you with our great wellness experiences across Kerala. Stretch your limbs with a mild yoga class, learn about Indian food or develop your own meditation style. Enjoy the peace and slow pace of life through this wellness retreat, to set you up for the rest of the year
Travel with a small group to Kerala, South India and enjoy backwaters, tropical weather, spiritual sites, cultural traditions, amazing food, inspiring landscapes and relaxation!
We are committed to ethical, environmental and spiritual values, and to lead a healthy and harmonious lifestyle. We like to provide healthy food – good food is like a medicine for spirit and body. Our program is a blend of sightseeing, relaxation, Ayurvedic treatments*, Meditation and contemplative walks in nature
Kerala
Kerala ancient culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics and landscapes, have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. National Geographic’s Traveller magazine names Kerala as one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 must see destinations of a lifetime”. It has been named also as “One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century”. Its most popular tourist attractions are beaches, backwaters and hill stations. Ayurvedic tourism, wildlife sanctuaries and bird-watching are very popular activities.
The “backwaters” are an extensive network of interlocking rivers (41 west-flowing rivers), lakes, and canals that center around Alleppey and Kumarakom, Lake Vembanad and Ashtamudi Lake
Travel with a small group to Kerala, South India and enjoy backwaters, tropical weather, spiritual sites, cultural traditions, amazing food, inspiring landscapes and relaxation!
This is the best time of the year to travel to Kerala, when the tropical weather is around 32C. Beautiful unspoiled beaches lead to a warm clear sea; the gentle rolling of the houseboats along the backwaters is truly relaxing; the authentic ayurveda treatments help in soothing the spirit; the culture and spirituality of this ancient locality will absorb every single inch of our being.
for 10 days/ 9 nights
Kerala is a state of India on the tropical Malabar Coast. It has nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline. It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam and Periyar, plus Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home among others, to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers.
Take some time out and find what fuels you with our great wellness experiences across Kerala. Stretch your limbs with a mild yoga class, learn about Indian food or develop your own meditation style. Enjoy the peace and slow pace of life through this wellness retreat, to set you up for the rest of the year
Travel with a small group to Kerala, South India and enjoy backwaters, tropical weather, spiritual sites, cultural traditions, amazing food, inspiring landscapes and relaxation!
We are committed to ethical, environmental and spiritual values, and to lead a healthy and harmonious lifestyle. We like to provide healthy food – good food is like a medicine for spirit and body. Our program is a blend of sightseeing, relaxation, Ayurvedic treatments*, Meditation and contemplative walks in nature
Kerala
Kerala ancient culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics and landscapes, have made it one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. National Geographic’s Traveller magazine names Kerala as one of the “ten paradises of the world” and “50 must see destinations of a lifetime”. It has been named also as “One of the 100 great trips for the 21st century”. Its most popular tourist attractions are beaches, backwaters and hill stations. Ayurvedic tourism, wildlife sanctuaries and bird-watching are very popular activities.
The “backwaters” are an extensive network of interlocking rivers (41 west-flowing rivers), lakes, and canals that center around Alleppey and Kumarakom, Lake Vembanad and Ashtamudi Lake
Travel with a small group to Kerala, South India and enjoy backwaters, tropical weather, spiritual sites, cultural traditions, amazing food, inspiring landscapes and relaxation!
This is the best time of the year to travel to Kerala, when the tropical weather is around 32C. Beautiful unspoiled beaches lead to a warm clear sea; the gentle rolling of the houseboats along the backwaters is truly relaxing; the authentic ayurveda treatments help in soothing the spirit; the culture and spirituality of this ancient locality will absorb every single inch of our being.
ITINERARY EXPERIENCE KERALA SOUTH INDIA TRIP – 2026
JANUARY 9: leave from your departure airport / Dublin airport
JANUARY 10: Arrive at Kochi airport at approx 9am*, we will pick you up with our mini-bus and drive to the backwaters of South of Kochi (approx 1.5 hours) - relax in our Heritage Lake Hotel Resort, where is possible to book ayurveda treatments (optional) and private boating (optional)
JANUARY 11: After breakfast, we visit Fort Kochi - its highlights are the Chinese Fishing Nets & Harbor, the Dutch Palace, the Synagogue, St Francis Church, the Santa Cruz Basilica and Fort Kochi architecture of Portuguese influence. Sunset cruise back at our Lake Resort. Optional Ayurveda treatments available to book at arrival, within the resort
JANUARY 12: after breakfast we drive to our beach resort in the fishermen locality of Mararikulam (approx 1 hour) - settle in our beach resort. Option of Ayurvedic treatments within the resort, visit to local temples and churches. Stroll on the beach at Marari during its magical sunset, after a dip in the warm Ocean waters. Optional Ayurveda treatments available to book at arrival.
JANUARY 13 - 14 : today we visit the nearby shopping town of Alleppey, visiting also the local temples. Optional Vedic Astrologer readings – rest of the day at leisure, enjoying Marari Beach and its stunning sunset.
JANUARY 15: at around 9.30am we drive to Alleppey to board our houseboat for a day trip on the backwaters of Lake Vembanad. Lunch and snacks are served on the boat. We arrive at our Lake Resort in Kumarakom at approx 4pm, disembark directly from the jetty of the Resort, in time to catch another romantic sunset on the Lake. Optional Ayurveda treatments available to book at arrival.
JANUARY 16: Start the day on an early morning stroll among paddy fields, listening to the temple calls and bird songs, birds spotting along the canals. Today we will visit one local temple in Kottayam. Optional boat rides available to book at the hotel.
JANUARY 17: after breakfast we travel to the riverside Resort in the forest area of Athirapally (approx 2.5 hours+) on the Chalakkudy River - relax and enjoy the thoroughly immersion in nature.
JANUARY 18: We visit the Kodanad Elephant & Wildlife EcoCenter (drive approx 1.5 hours) and the majestic Athirapally Waterfalls (15min), known as the "Niagara of India" . Back at the hotel, have a dip in the fresh waters of the Chalakkudy River at sunset. Ayurveda treatments are available to be booked at the resort (optional).
JANUARY 19: we drive to the airport (approx 1h15min) to catch the return flight
2026 - Price: €1,399 per person sharing – single room supplement €699
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KERALA January 2026 by ohmretreats.com
BOOKINGS - CLICK HERE
Click below to watch a short interactive presentation
KERALA January 2026 by ohmretreats.com
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Transfers
- Transport & all local taxes
- Accommodation in 4* & 5* Hotels
- Breakfast
- Lunch & Snacks on the houseboat
- Our guidance in all aspect of the trip
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Flights
- Lunch & Dinner
- Entrance to heritage sites
- Tips to local people
- Personal expenses
- Extras & Shopping
- What not expressly indicated
- * If your flights arrives at a very different time, there may be one extra night accomodation required
THINGS TO KNOW
- Temperature will be around late 20s / early 30s
- Transport is with AC modern mini-bus
- Hotels will offer breakfast and meals with a large selection of Indian and Western dishes
- Wi-Fi will be available in all Hotels and during some of the transfers
- It is necessary to apply for Visa - the eVisa procedure is quick and simple
- Contact your doctor / GP in relation to vaccinations and other personal health issues
- Bring your local currency to be exchanged at arrival
- Contact your bank card provider to communicate the use in India
- Contact your Health Insurance provider, your Travel Insurance provider and your mobile phone provider
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why should I visit South India with the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: Our Experience Kerala Trip to South India is a special trip to visit locations of immense natural beauty. The Experience Kerala Trip gives a chance to experience first hand the local authentic culture, in safety with a small group, staying in good rated hotels and resorts with which we have established a long lasting relationship with and have been checking continuously for their standards
Q: Is South India open for tourists now?*
Answer: Yes, South India is open to tourist and those who plan to travel with our Experience Kerala Trip can book with us for a safe, special and unique experience. We take bookings for our Experience Kerala Trip also for the following years
Q: Why should I travel with you with the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: For many of the people that have travelled with us, the Experience Kerala Trip has been a life changing experience. Many availed of ayurveda treatments to improve their health, which had benefited tremendously. Our Experience Kerala Trip is fully supported so all you have to do is board your flight and look for us at the arrival gates, making full time to enjoy the experience and don't worry about any logistics, just go with the flow.
Q: Are 11 days enough to visit South India with the New Year Trip?
Answer: The 12 days of our Experience Kerala Trip will give a great insight in South India, its culture, rituals and food. If you were thinking or wishing to stay extra days, before or after the Experience Kerala Trip, we can organise a further stay in nearby locations, convenient for joining or leaving the group trip.
Q: What type of person do I have to be to join your Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: The most important thing when joining our Experience Kerala Trip, is to be flexible, open minded, go with the flow, trust your guide and not be afraid to meet local people. In India things may not work as efficiently and smoothly as you would expect, our Experience Kerala Trip motto is “Expect the unexpected”, this is part of the journeying within
Q: Can I travel on my own in the Experience Kerala Trip?
Answer: Yes, many of the people that travelled on the Experience Kerala Trip have come on their own, single travellers are very welcome. We try to introduce members of the group to each other before the time of the travel, if it is possible we pair up a single traveller with another single traveller, of same sex and maybe similar age, to avoid a single supplement charge. If you wish to have your own room, there is no problem in having a single room paying the supplement to join the Experience Kerala Trip in South India
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